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How to sew your own clothes
Contributed by: Black
  • 1. What is the first step in sewing a garment?
A) Sewing the seams
B) Cutting the fabric
C) Choosing a pattern and fabric
D) Threading the sewing machine
  • 2. Which type of fabric is best for beginners?
A) Cotton
B) Chiffon
C) Silk
D) Velvet
  • 3. What tool is used for cutting fabric accurately?
A) Regular scissors
B) Paper cutter
C) Rotary cutter and mat
D) Box cutter
  • 4. What does 'grainline' refer to on a pattern?
A) The seam allowance
B) The zipper placement
C) The direction of the fabric threads
D) The cutting line
  • 5. What is the purpose of interfacing?
A) To add structure and stability
B) To make the fabric softer
C) To make the fabric waterproof
D) To add color
  • 6. What is seam allowance?
A) The number of stitches per inch
B) The fabric between the stitching and the edge
C) The length of the seam
D) The width of the fabric
  • 7. Which stitch is most commonly used for general sewing?
A) Straight stitch
B) Blind hem stitch
C) Zigzag stitch
D) Buttonhole stitch
  • 8. What is the purpose of a serger?
A) To embroider designs
B) To finish seams and prevent fraying
C) To quilt fabric
D) To sew buttons
  • 9. What is basting?
A) Invisible stitching
B) Decorative stitching
C) Permanent stitching
D) Temporary stitching
  • 10. What tool is used to transfer pattern markings onto fabric?
A) Tailor's chalk or marking pen
B) Permanent marker
C) Highlighter
D) Pencil
  • 11. What is understitching?
A) Stitching the facing to the seam allowance
B) Stitching on top of the fabric
C) Stitching underneath the fabric
D) Stitching with a very long stitch length
  • 12. What is the best way to prevent fabric from shifting while sewing?
A) Pulling the fabric
B) Using pins or clips
C) Using a dull needle
D) Sewing very fast
  • 13. Which tool helps turn tubes of fabric right-side out?
A) Loop turner
B) Seam ripper
C) Iron
D) Needle threader
  • 14. What is a dart?
A) A type of button
B) A type of fabric
C) A triangular wedge sewn to add shape
D) A decorative trim
  • 15. What is the purpose of pressing seams?
A) To create a neat and professional finish
B) To make the fabric waterproof
C) To shrink the fabric
D) To stretch the fabric
  • 16. What is ease?
A) The smoothness of the fabric
B) The type of stitch used
C) The amount of extra fabric for comfort and movement
D) The difficulty of a pattern
  • 17. What is a muslin mock-up used for?
A) To practice sewing techniques
B) To decorate your sewing space
C) To clean your sewing machine
D) To test the fit of a garment
  • 18. What type of needle is best for sewing knit fabrics?
A) Sharp needle
B) Universal needle
C) Leather needle
D) Ballpoint needle
  • 19. What does 'bias' refer to in fabric?
A) The wrong side of the fabric
B) The diagonal direction of the fabric
C) The selvage edge
D) The straight grain
  • 20. What is a bobbin?
A) The needle of the sewing machine
B) The foot pedal of the sewing machine
C) The hand wheel
D) The spool that holds the bottom thread
  • 21. What is the selvage edge?
A) The folded edge of the fabric
B) The raw edge of the fabric
C) The bias edge of the fabric
D) The finished edge of the fabric
  • 22. What is a casing used for?
A) To enclose elastic or a drawstring
B) To create a ruffle
C) To reinforce a seam
D) To attach buttons
  • 23. What is topstitching?
A) Temporary stitching
B) Stitching inside a seam allowance
C) Stitching on the wrong side of the fabric
D) Decorative stitching on the right side of the fabric
  • 24. How should you handle a tangled thread on your sewing machine?
A) Oil the machine heavily
B) Pull the thread forcefully
C) Keep sewing and hope it comes out
D) Stop sewing and carefully remove the tangle
  • 25. What does 'staystitching' do?
A) Hides raw edges
B) Prevents stretching of curved edges
C) Strengthens seams
D) Adds decoration
  • 26. What is a facing?
A) A decorative button
B) A piece of fabric used to finish an edge
C) A type of hem
D) A type of zipper
  • 27. When fitting a garment, where are alterations typically made?
A) Hems only
B) Seams and darts
C) Buttons and zippers
D) Fabric print
  • 28. What is the best way to store fabric?
A) In a damp basement
B) Folded tightly in plastic bags
C) In a cool, dry place away from sunlight
D) In direct sunlight
  • 29. What is a serger also known as?
A) Overlock machine
B) Coverstitch machine
C) Embroidery machine
D) Blindstitch machine
  • 30. What is the purpose of a seam ripper?
A) To measure fabric
B) To remove stitches
C) To cut fabric
D) To thread a needle
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